Pauline Reese

Don’t let this woman fool you. Pauline Reese is dubbed as one of the hardest working women on the Texas/Red Dirt scene. A quick read of her short bio at www.paulinereese.com will tell you she keeps on the move more than a tumbleweed in a windstorm.

Pauline writes and performs her own music yet she is comfortable enough in who she is to make previous chart-topping songs hers. The Shel Silverstein song, Cover of the Rolling Stone is the title track from her most recent album which also includes the George Jones classic I Always Get Lucky. She has also shared billing with top-notch talent such as Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard, Gary P. Nunn, Mark Chestnut, Johnny Rodriguez,

With a crystal voice, Pauline takes you to the Banks of the Guadalupe. Feet Don’t Touch the Ground is enough to send any woman looking for a cowboy to slow dance with.

Pauline won TMA Album of the Year in 2007 for Too Texas, Live at Cherry Ridge (see review of this album at http://www.mytexasmusic.com/paulinereese/ ). With a history of nominations at the TMA’s, this one for Entertainer of the Year comes as no surprise.
It would sure be nice to see a woman’s picture on the home page of www.mytexasmusic.org as Entertainer of the Year 2010.

Sending Country Blessings your way, Pauline.
Kelly

Thomas Michael Riley

This week I want to introduce you to Thomas Michael Riley.
http://www.thomasmichaelriley.com/



I first heard Tommy’s name in a newsletter from my good friend Mike Blakely. One thing you can be sure of. Good music loves good company. Based on pics like the one here I’m inclined to believe the company doesn’t get much better than this.



Thomas is a force to be reckoned with in the Texas music community. Aside from being in great company with giants like Michael Martin Murphy for Entertainer of the Year, he also appears in two other TMA categories. His album, Tommy, is up for Album of the Year and one of the tracks, In the Garden, has a place in the Song of the Year category. When you go to his website, there is a link on the homepage to hear the song. Give it a listen. You'll love it!

Thomas grew up in Buckingham Texas, learning the true ways of the cowboy. From the roots of his raising and the antics of his siblings (he comes from a family of seven), he has a wealth of story songs to keep his fans clapping and partying for a long time. Although his travels have taken him all over Texas and on his first European tour, it is my opinion he is most at home among his friends in the Texas Hill Country. He can frequently be found as a featured performer in Luckenbach and getting friends together at his annual Thomas Michael Riley music festival. http://www.thomasmichaelriley.com/2010musicfestival.html

When not having a good time in Texas, Thomas is spreading his wings to Nashville where he is collaborating with other writers. He’s ready to take his career to the next level, though it’s hard to believe there is anything bigger than Texas when it comes to good cowboy music. I wish him the best.

Country Blessings!
Kelly

Michael Martin Murphy

Michael Martin Murphy really needs no introduction. For full details you can check out my April 22, 2009 post. Michael hosted the 2009 Texas Music Awards and took home the coveted Entertainer of the Year. Check out the gala picture of him at http://mytexasmusic.com/michaelmartinmurphy/

His latest release was recorded in 2008 and includes some of his classics. He is one of those artists you never tire of hearing. With or without an award, he is one of the all-time greatest cowboys in my book.

While you're checking out that link, you might want to give a listen to some of the music clips and maybe add a CD or two to your music library.

Good Luck Michael and...
Country Blessings
Kelly

And the Nominees are...

On May 15, 2010 the Marshall Convention Center in Marshall Texas will come alive with some of the best music the great state has to offer. This year's event is hosted by the legendary B.J. Thomas.

Last year I introduced you to the talented performers nominated for Entertainer of the Year.
I'll be doing the same this year as well as checking in with some of our favorites from last year who find themselves in other categories.

So get comfortable in the saddle, my friends, and enjoy the ride!

Country Blessings
Kelly

Texas Music Award Nominees

It's that time of year again. The Texas Music Awards will take place on May 15th at the Marshall Convention Center in Marshall TX.

I introduced you to some great nominees last year. I look forward to doing the same this year and for many more to come. Maybe with some new additions as we grow and progress.

Here are the Nominees for Entertainer of the Year:

Randy Brown (Ft. Worth TX)
Michael Martin Murphy (Dallas TX)
Pauline Reese (Austin TX)
Thomas Michael Riley (Fredericksburg TX)
Shake Russel (Austin TX)

Over the next three weeks, I'll introduce you to these talented people, the other categories they might be nominated in and provide you with links where available so you can check them out for yourself.

In the mean time, check out the Texas Music Association:
www.texasmusicawards.org

Country Blessings
Kelly
The Country Angel

Welcome to 2010

The year for me has gotten off to a rocky start. My computer time became very limited as I found myself solely responsible (for the majority of the time thus far) for my 2 yr old granddaughter. I adore her and am relishing the time I get to spend with her. Unfortunately it has also meant my writing has taken a back seat.

I thank all of you for your patience as I traverse this bump in the road and I will post to you as frequently as 2 yr old fingers will allow. :-)

Now... onto important stuff!

Country Blessings
Kelly

Happy New Year!

Wishing all of my friends a safe journey into the new year!

I'll see you next week!

Country Blessings
Kelly